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What is this discussion about? GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Taurus X, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Honda Accord Crosstour, Dodge Journey, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, SUV


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Re: Where'd everybody go?? [volkov] by saabturboid
May 08, 2008 (12:50 pm)
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Replying to: volkov (May 08, 2008 8:31 am)

We've already started driving our car a lot more than our Freestyle because of the high fuel prices. Being an AWD model it typically gets about 20mpg with mixed city/highway driving. Our other car (a 4cyl Saab) gets about 30mpg. We are really starting to evaluate if we really need such a large vehicle with gas prices going where they are. Our family of four fits in the Saab albeit a lot less comfortably for long road trips than in the roomy Freestyle. It's too bad really since we love our Freestyle so much but can not continue to afford the twice a week $50+ fill ups. Gas was under $2 per gallon when we bought the Freestyle. It seems like such a fantasy now.
 
- Chad
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Re: Where'd everybody go?? [volkov] by nxs138
May 08, 2008 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: volkov (May 08, 2008 8:31 am)

What happened, gas hits $4 a gallon and everyone abandons big CUVs?
 
Lol, was just thinking the same thing. I think the novelty has worn out, the Acadia, CX-9, Highlander, etc have been out quite a while now, gotta find something new to compare to and to complain about!
 
And talking about new, I think the smaller SUVs might get more buzz, like the redesigned Murano and Forester, for the sole reason that they get better mpg (well I assume they do)
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Small CUVs by thegraduate
May 08, 2008 (7:37 pm)
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Motor Trend has a new comparison small CUVs, in their most efficient forms. In no particular order, those included are the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forrester, Nissan Rogue, and Saturn Vue.
 
Check out the article here: The Frugal Five.
 
It seemed like y'all were looking for new conversation; I thought I'd share.
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Re: Small CUVs [thegraduate] by ateixeira
May 09, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 08, 2008 7:37 pm)

Forester is on our short list so that was very encouraging for us.
 
I'm bummed that they tested FWD models for everyone except the Forester. That skews the mpg, 0-60, curb weight, etc.
 
Still, it had the most grip and the best ride, a tough balance to achieve.
 
Here's another comparo the Forester also won:
 
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=51689
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Re: Small CUVs [ateixeira] by paisan
May 09, 2008 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 09, 2008 6:21 am)

Forester is on our short list so that was very encouraging for us.
 
Let me fix this for you Juice...
 
Forester was on our short list so that was very encouraging for us, now it is the only one on our list.
 
-mike
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Re: Small CUVs [paisan] by ateixeira
May 09, 2008 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: paisan (May 09, 2008 6:24 am)


 
Problem is, I can't find one! The closest LL Bean without Navi in blue is all the way up in New Jersey!
 
We may factory order.
 
Plus, I want the PZEV model, it's cleaner and it actually makes 5 more HP, to 175hp.
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Re: Small CUVs [ateixeira] by paisan
May 09, 2008 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 09, 2008 6:26 am)

The one in NJ is PZEV. But a birdie at the factory told me you ordered already
 
You should come up to NJ, we could go visit a mutual friend of ours
 
-mike
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Re: Small CUVs [paisan] by ateixeira
May 09, 2008 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: paisan (May 09, 2008 6:31 am)

Word gets out fast. I wanted it to be a surprise.
 
You dog! You're pretty well connected, eh?
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Re: Small CUVs [ateixeira] by paisan
May 09, 2008 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 09, 2008 6:34 am)

Hee hee, Papa Paisan knows all!
 
Want me to delete?
 
-mike
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Re: Small CUVs [paisan] by ateixeira
May 09, 2008 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: paisan (May 09, 2008 6:35 am)

No, that's OK.
 
It's hard to keep it a secret anyway. I was dying to say something, to be honest. I just thought it would be funny to pull up to Bob's driveway in the new one.

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